Colton's luck with "pill draws" is not any better with matches (that's what they use in Tulsa). There are 150 matches in the bag. The number on the match determines your starting position in the heat races. In the non-wing class Colton drew a 142 (8th in his heat race) and in the Stock  class (they call it "A") he drew a 139 (7th in that heat race). He also entered the "Outlaw" class which is for modified motors, even though he has a stock motor. He did that for "seat time" (more driving time on the track). He started 9th in that heat race.

There are 125 cars entered in this class. Colton is runnning the same car, just removes both the top and nose wings, along with a completely different chassis setup.  He started 8th and was running 3rd on lap 3. On a restart, Colton attemped an outside pass for 2nd but spun the car and came to a stop. He was hit by several of the trailing cars and did not finish the race. He was scored 7th and will start 11th in the 7th "B" Main on Saturday. He was very fast so the outlook is very promising. The top 2 finishers in each "B" Main go to an "A" Qualifier. The top 8 from the "A" Qualifier transfer to the back of the "A" Main. So if he runs this class he has a tough road ahead. But who better than Colton to make it happen?

Ther are 106 cars entered in this class. After replacing the front axle and welding a nerf "spud" on the car, Colton and crew had the car ready for this heat race. This was a last minute entry to give Colton more time on the track. This class is for modified engines, Colton's engine is stock (for the "A" class), but he did very well, starting 9th and finishing 5th. If he decides to run this class on Saturday he will start 9th in the 2nd "C" Feature. The top 2 finishers transfer to "B" Main 2 (we would start in the back, 17-20th). They transfer the top 4 cars from there to the "A" Main Event. With a stock motor that would be a monumental feat. But coming form behind and passing alot of cars seesm to be the way Colton likes to race. We will see if he runs this event.

This is the race Colton came for. He started 7th and finished 4th. They give points for your finishing position and add passing points for each car you pass to gain a position. I don't know the point structure for this but out of the 126 cars entered in this class Colton is starting the "A" Main on Saturday 8th, outside 4th row. An excellent showing for his first time with a new car and on a new track for him. Colton also assembled the car Gary Taylor is driving, he qualified 1st and has the pole starting position for Saturday. This means both cars Colton assembled and towed to Tulsa qualified for the "A" Main, a huge accomplishment.

Colton says this car is the best 600 Micro he has ever driven. The motor is very strong (Thanks to Gordo Seros) and the chassis is working very well (Thanks to Triple X and Colton's own knowledge and ability). Let's all hope for a very successful Saturday, in all the classes he decides to run.

You can get slightly delayed results on: www.tulsashootout.com if you want to follow Saturday's progress.

Colton and crew decided to run this class Saturday even though he was starting in 11th position in "B" Main 7. He was running 5th near the end of the race. Since only 2 transfer to the next main and the 6th place car was banging on him pretty hard, Colton decided to pull out of the race and save the car for the A Class. He was scored 11th. He would have liked to have done better but his starting position made it very difficult. Gary Taylor crashed in his "B" Main but Colton and Kelsey were able to get the car back together for the A Class That could have been a disaster as Gary was starting in the #1 position. They both decided not to run the "Outlaw" Class just in case.

This is the race they went down for. Colton started in 8th and Gary started on the pole.  Colton raced hard, moving up as far as 4th, but whenever he went to pass on the outside he would get "freight-trained" by several cars and go backwards. He fnally ended up having contact from another car that ended his night. 20th is where he was offically scored. Finishing 20th with 126 cars, first time on the track and 1st time in this car, is a huge accomplishment, so he has nothing to be dissappointed about. Another competitor told Colton he couldn't remember anyone passing so many cars at Tulsa in one race. But there was one very bright spot on the night. Colton said "Gary was gone from the start and no one was going to catch him" At one point he was 1/2 a track ahead of the field". When I talked to Colton you would have thought he won the race, he was so happy the other Triple X car he built for Tulsa had won the race.

The 2 cars were so fast and put on such a good show that they both were sold at the track. Colton is towing back to Marysville with no cars in the trailer. This is the ultimate compliment for Colton as it shows he can not only drive them but can also build them.